Course Curriculum

PRIME 101: Identification and Management of Major Pests of Rice

ABOUT THE COURSE

The course is designed to familiarize the data collectors and PRIME focal persons with the major pests affecting rice in the field. As part of the PRIME project, correct pest identification is very important to plan appropriate pest management interventions and activities.

COURSE DURATION

60 days

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course, the staff/student/participant should be able to:

  • Identify the major pests in the Philippines
  • Enumerate management options for different rice pests

CURRICULUM

Pre-test
Introduction: The Role of PRIME in Pest Surveillance
Module 1: Insect Pests of Rice and their Management
1.1 Identification and Management of Insect Pests
1.1.1 Insects Pests of Rice
1.1.2 Plant sap feeders
1.1.3 Stem borer
1.1.4 Defoliators
1.1.5 Grain feeders
1.2 Quiz #1
1.3 Topic evaluation
Module 2: Weed Identification, Concepts and Management
2.1 Identification and Management of Weeds
2.1.1 Introduction
2.1.2 Grasses
2.1.3 Sedges
2.1.4 Broadleaves
2.1.5 Management
2.2 Quiz #2
2.3 Topic evaluation
Module 3: Identification and Management of Major Diseases of Rice
3.1 Identification of Rice Diseases
3.1.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Bacterial diseases of rice
3.1.3 Viral and Pyhtoplasma Diseases
3.1.4 Fungal Diseases, Part 1
3.1.5 Fungal Diseases, Part 2
3.2 Quiz #3
3.3 Topic Evaluation
3.4 Management of Rice Diseases
3.4.1 Introduction
3.4.2 Management of diseases, Part 1
3.4.3 Management of diseases, Part 2
3.5 Quiz #4
3.6 Topic Evaluation
Module 4: Identification and Management of Rats in Rice
4.1 Identification and Management of Rats in Rice
4.1.1 Introduction
4.1.2 Identification of rats
4.1.3 Management of Rats
4.2 Quiz #5
4.3 Topic evaluation
Field activity
Post-test
Course assessment
Take the Pre-test to start the course